In the spirit of the never ending sunshine we have experienced here in Southern California, we thought we would show off the super fun photo shoot we did with our very talented friend, Matt Morgan, last summer.

The two girls grew up at the edge of the ocean and knew it was paradise, and better than Eden, which was only a garden.

— Eve Babitz

A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.

— Jim Morrison

I wish I wasn’t a girl who needed so much but a little free creature that slept in deserts and ran on clouds and lived on lilies.

— Francesca Lia Block

Whether you’re throwing up or breaking up, you want your girlfriend right there! I don’t trust women who don’t go to their girlfriends.

Love it or hate it, it's that time of year again! Valentine's day can just as easily be a fun night out with a girlfriend as it can be a night to get dolled up and have a romantic date with your better half!

If you're not into dealing with the hustle and bustle of a night on the town, a day in the park can be just as fun! Pack up a snack and a bottle of wine, lay out a blanket, and bring out the tunes! Here's a friendly suggestion from our favorite V-days past:

Avocado Chocolate Mousse:

2 large ripe avocados

1/2 cup organic unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cupagave nectar or maple syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add all ingredients to blender or food processor and blend until smooth! Top with your favorite fruit, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut! Don't forget the wine! We adore the yellowtail red wines, especially the cabernet sauvignon.

NEED A LITTLE MORE INSPO? May we present you with...the Cruel·Less Summer Valentine Vision Board:

Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.

Whether you're watching the ball drop at home with friends, counting down with a glass of champagne at a party, or waiting for that epic kiss at midnight in the city, Cruel·Less Summer's got your back.

We're totally diggin' all things glitter for ringing in the new year!! It's perfect in the hair or dusted across the face. And who doesn't love a good top knot? Half up or all up, it's super versatile and crazy adorable.

Here's some hair and makeup inspo that we've been loving for our mellow and rowdy nights alike...

If staying in is your thing, why not get down with some popcorn and a good movie? Here are our picks:

And if going out's your plan for the evening, don't forget the champagne! A few of our friendly favs are:

·Korbel Natural

·Wilson Creek Almond Champagne

·Gruet Rose

·Domaine Ste Michelle

"So that's my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it isn't good enough, or it isn't perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.